Birth Story of Bennett Peter

Bennett Peter Schuchter entered the world on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 2:29 a.m.!

On Monday, December 29, my mom and sister had come over my house in the morning to help me clean and organize. At this point in pregnancy, I was done with any physical labor. Since this was the hardest I had worked in awhile, I wondered if the cramping I felt was a result of overdoing it.

We worked for about two hours up until lunch and I kept telling my mom I just didn't feel right. We planned to go out, but instead I wanted to pick up food and bring it back to the house in case I took a turn for the worse. We got Panera and I couldn't eat any of it. My back hurt, I had cramps, and even though I was starving, I couldn't even take a bite. That should have been a tip off that something wasn't right :)

After a little bit more working, I was really tired and really wasn't feeling good. I had wondered if this was early labor. My mom asked if I wanted her to stay just in case, but I wanted to nap and didn't really think anything would happen. They left, I laid on the couch and drank some water.

Then things got interesting. I started having painless contractions 2.5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute for an hour. My OB's rule was 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute for an hour ssssssoooo I figured I should call. I talked to the nurse and she says, "Um, you aren't pushing are you?" I definitely was not, but she had wondered if maybe I was farther along in labor and had a high pain tolerance. I was flattered, but later I learned I have very little pain tolerance. She suggested I come into the office.

I called David and told him to come home from work. Next, I called my poor mom who just drove 30 minutes home, walked in the door, and I told her she needed to turn around to watch Gwen while I went to the hospital. Everyone arrived and we left for the appointment.

We got to the doctor around 3:00 and waited for a long, long, long time. I still was having regular, painless contractions and severe back pain. It was a constant aching that didn't go away no matter what.

We finally saw the doctor and she looks at me and says, "You just don't look like you are in labor." She was right. I didn't. I was only 2 cm. so she sent me home and said to come back when I can't walk or talk. This was frustrating. I was told the rule was the whole 5 minutes apart thing, but now it seemed a lot more vague trying to figure out when my pain level was sufficient enough.

After driving back home, I really wasn't feeling well. I never throw up. Ever. As soon as we got home though, I got sick. I think the back pain I was feeling was so severe I couldn't take it any longer (remember that "high pain tolerance" thing?). If this was going to be the rest of the evening and night, Gwen needed to go somewhere else. I didn't want to call someone to come watch her at 3 in the morning if needed. My mom took her and we were left to figure this out.

By this point, maybe around 7:00 p.m., my contractions had stopped. Now, I just had this awful back pain. I laid on the couch moaning in pain. By 8:00 p.m. the contractions were back at their 2.5 minute apart intervals. I could always feel them coming on, but it was difficult for me to tell when they were actually ending. It felt more like they were just right on top of the next one. Again, I was not in much pain from the contractions. In fact, I felt better with the contractions because it took my mind off of how much my back still hurt.

I called the doctor on call and asked her what to do. She reassured me that I didn't have to be right. I didn't have to have it all figured out and I was more than welcome to come in to triage. That is when my contractions completely stopped. I was so mad. Was I really going to go through 12 hours of this just to have it come to a halt? I didn't want to have to go through this again in a couple weeks if it really wan't labor!

I tried to sleep, but the back pain was awful. I would eat tortilla chips in between the waves of nausea from not eating all day. David kept asking if I wanted to go to the hospital, but I didn't want to. I still felt the pressure to know whether or not I was for sure in labor. I had decided I would wait and see if the contractions started again. If they did, we would go on in.

Around 10 p.m. they were back. Still 2.5 minutes apart and painless. We packed up all our things and walked out the door. Unfortunately my throwing up fun was not over (I will save the gory details) . After getting sick once more, we finally left.

I arrived up in triage at midnight. Since I was not having painful contractions, I kind of felt like I should be faking a little. I didn't want them to send me home! Luckily, they hooked me up to all the monitors so I could at least feel validated that was I was having contractions.

After 30 minutes of this, the nurse comes in and says that I definitely was having contractions. They were consistent, but not strong and were not doing anything. My doctor then comes in and says, "Since you are 37 weeks, I am not going to send you home. No matter what you will have this baby today. Unfortunately, you are going to need a c-section."

I freaked out. Not the news I was expecting! All along I thought we would go to the hospital just to be sent home.

She explained that a baby's heart rate should spike with each contraction. Instead, my baby's heart rate was dropping. When I was first hooked up to the monitors, Bennett had such a bad heart rate drop my doctor considered putting me under general anesthesia (knocking me unconscious) and getting the baby out as soon as possible. Not good.

Turns out I was not in labor. The baby was in distress.

His heart rate leveled out so she let me be taken to a labor and delivery room. There, she would break my water and see what happened. If he did well, I could be started on pitocin and go from there. If he had any more severe heart rate drops, it was off to get a c-section we go.

My water was broken and things didn't go well. His heart rate dropped and lots of nurses ran in. They began flipping me side to side and giving me oxygen trying to get his heart rate to recover. It did, but this showed us the urgency. I immediately asked for the epidural so I would be ready for a c-section rather than waiting any longer and risking general anesthesia.  

This is when the real fun began! With Gwen, I had no issues getting the epidural. This time, it took 45 minutes to an hour. I was having serious pain down my right side and the anesthesiologist could not figure out why. Each time the pain would shoot down my side, I would yell. It was awful. With Gwen, I didn't feel anything! Eventually it stopped and I could finally relax knowing I was ready for a c-section.

I was wheeled down to the OR and the doctor performed my c-section. By this point I was drained. It was the middle of the night and I was traumatized by how fast everything moved. Two and half hours ago I thought I was getting sent home for false labor, but instead I was having a baby via c-section. I was barely conscious during the surgery because I was so tired I couldn't hold my eyes open any longer.

Even though it was not what I wanted, I was happy to have our baby boy in the world safe and alive.

Bennett was born at 2:29 a.m. just two and half hours after first arriving in triage.

He was having some minor respiratory issues from not getting all the amniotic fluid squeezed out of him so he was admitted into the NICU. We were told he may spend 12 hours down there and then rejoin us.

What we learned is that once you are in the NICU, it is hard to get out of the NICU. He ended up spending 8 days. Respiratory problems turned into feeding problems and the poor little guy needed a feeding tube since he was not able to take all the milk from a bottle. Finally on day 6, he figured out what he needed to do to get out of there.

It was a rough 8 days, but once he came home all was well. Gwen is obsessed with him and adores being a big sister. She refers to Bennett as "bee bee" and simply "bee". It is so stinkin' cute.

We are blessed to have another child join our family. We love this little guy!

Bennett Peter: 1 month

Here we go! Monthly updates for Bennett!

With Gwen I did weekly updates for awhile, but since this is the second child and things are slightly more busy, one month updates seem the most manageable. I also fully intend to write his birth story. Once daily naps aren't necessary for my survival I will write it :)

Bennett's "Firsts": There are lots of obvious ones here: breathing air, diaper changes, etc. He also "watched" his first Super Bowl, was held by his great-grandparents, and peed on his own face. Poor little guy. 

High of the Month: Our little man coming into the world! It is fun experiencing a newborn the second time around. I Google less, worry less, and have more realistic expectations both for myself and him. When people ask how sleep is, I used to give some dramatic, pity filled response while Gwen was a baby. Now I say, "The norm. Up every 3-4 hours during the night. Could be way worse and it will get better." Not to say it doesn't feel like I got ran over by a truck in the middle of the night, but I am surviving and still experiencing joy.

Low of the Month: Breastfeeding issues. It isn't as bad as things were with Gwen, but I wish it was easier. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel as we approach 6 weeks... it has just been a tough 6 weeks. Lots of clogged ducts (ouch) and lots of pumping. For awhile feeding and pumping sessions would take an hour and half. Now things are down to about 45 minutes to an hour. I learned I have to sleep on my back to avoid clogged ducts for the time being. I don't like it, but I don't like clogged ducts even more so I conceded.

Something I Learned: You guys, changing a baby boy's diaper... goodness. It is NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING like changing a little girl's diaper. They pee everywhere. People warned me and I said, "Pfft. Whatever, you are being dramatic." No they weren't. It is like a fountain that sprays straight up to the ceiling and rains down on everything in a 3 foot radius. He pees on his face and everything else 2 feet past the top of his head. Not even kidding! It is crazy! I think I am finally to the point 5 weeks later where I don't get slightly anxious with each diaper change.

Facts for the Month: 

Weight: We find out next Monday!
Size clothes: Newborn
Loves: pacifier, Rock n Play, tummy time
Hates: gas, being poked in the eye by Gwen

Here are the monthly pics:

Our attempt at newborn pictures except he was wide awake the whole time!

Adorable little outfit

Big sister enjoying the baby gear

1 month photo shoot

Baby Boy: 36 weeks

We are nearing the end! If I had this baby the same timing as Gwen, tomorrow would be the day. Luckily, it probably won't happen! I am interested to see what the last month of pregnancy brings since I didn't experience it last time. I can guess it doesn't bring too many pleasant things, but I am greatly looking forward to a baby who has had more time to grow and develop before entering the world. 

How I am Feeling: Large. Just large. My heartburn has subsided thanks to Zantac. I am really tired all the time still, but again, nothing to complain about because it all could be worse! I finally started feeling some Braxton Hicks contractions this past week. Last time I think I felt them much earlier. I am also very excited that my ankles are barely swollen. With Gwen, my ankles were ginormous from 34 weeks and on. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: No new aversions. For cravings, I really wanted raspberry tea over the weekend. I bought some, drank some, then remembered, "Aren't there certain teas you aren't 'supposed' to drink?" I look it up and apparently raspberry tea is one of them. I also don't abide by basically any of the pregnancy "rules" and I am almost to the end. At this point I am not going to stop eating lunch meat and soft cheeses.

What I am Excited About: Naming a baby :) Talking about baby names is one of my favorite topics. I think we may have finalized a name. We have had two for a long time that we liked equally, but after talking through them, I think we have made a decision. 

The other name we still really like, but realized we like it better for if we have another boy down the road. In other words, I am not going to even tell people the other name because it could very likely be used for a future child. Also, the name we are not choosing is a bit riskier and unique name so that gives us more time to see if we really like it before we permanently scar our child for life.

Sweet Thing the Husband did for Me:  It was a tough week. Gwen was super sick and it took a toll on everything. She wasn't eating, sleeping, or drinking anything which was physically and emotionally draining. I am tired non-stop anyways so add a sleepless toddler and I was dying.  One night she was up crying every 15 minutes for 3 hours. David ended up sleeping with her on the couch while I closed the door to our room and slept all night. He is amazing!

Something I have Done to Prepare for the Baby: I PACKED A HOSPITAL BAG! Last time since I was unexpectedly induced from my 36 appointment, I didn't have a chance to pack one. To top it all off we were in the hospital for so long I really did need stuff. It is a very incomplete bag since a lot of the essentials I use every day, but I at least have something. You better believe I am taking that thing to every appointment from here on out too. Just watch, this time I will go to like 42 weeks. Last time crazy early, this time crazy late. I am prepared for it all! I may have even printed off checklists for each of us so if David has to finish packing the bags he knows what to pack.

Gwen's Reactions: I talk about baby brother all the time and she says "bubble" in response, but that is all. I point to my stomach and say, "baby brother" and she then points to her stomach and says, "baby". Not quite... I can only imagine how this transition will go... She is very laid back in some areas and very high maintenance in others. I am mentally preparing for a few weeks of transition and adjustment. I don't expect this to go smoothly, so if it does I will just be pleasantly surprised and very thankful!

Appointment Update: Today was my 36 week appointment and everything looked great! I am measuring right on track. I am excited I get to go weekly now. Am I the only one who loves these appointments?

Facts for the Week:

Days left until due date: 27
Friends who have due dates before mine: 1 (by 1 day!)
Signs of labor: 0
Weddings on/off: off
Current prediction for baby's arrival: January 14


Bump Picture: I don't even have a 36 week picture from last time to compare!  Here is my 36 week bump with Baby Shook #2!

Cloth Diapering: 18 months later

6 months old and rocking her Charlie Banana

We started cloth diapering when Gwen was 2 months old!  We are still going strong!  We have moved on past breast milk poo, beginning solids, and now to the toddler phase!  Regardless of poop, we are saving tons of money and that's why we are doing this in the first place.  We quickly made back the original investment by the time she was one. I love it!

After doing this for almost a year and half, I definitely have preference and my go-to diapers for certain things. Cloth diapering is one of my favorite baby topics to talk about. I kind of love it.  Here are the pros and cons I have found with the different diapers we use on a regular basis:

BumGenius 4.0 Pocket Diaper

This is one of my go-to out of the house diapers.  Since I bought these as a seconds sale on Cotton Babies, I got them for $11 a piece, but no inserts.  My favorite way to stuff them used to be either with a flour sack towel or Charlie Banana insert. Now, to use either of those two I have to use an additional insert or doubler since her pee quantity has gone up. It is easier now to just stuff them with a prefold.

Pros: There are two HUGE pros with this diaper. First, it is simple to teach others to use.  We use snaps so I tell someone, "Count 4 snaps from the left and snap. Count 4 snaps from the right and snap. Done." Second, I know this diaper will not leak and will contain poop when we are out and about.  Crucial! Who wants to clean poop off a baby's butt, thighs, back, clothes, etc. in general much less in the grocery store?

Other pros: cute colors, multiple stuffing options,

Cons: The only one I can think of is that it isn't the trimmest option. When you have double up inserts, it is going to be fluffy!

**I have no idea what the inserts are like for the diapers. This is strictly for the shell.


Charlie Banana One Size Pocket Diaper

I got my only Charlie Banana diaper when Target carried them in stores.  The best part was I got it for 50% off!  I use the inserts that came with this diaper far more than I use the shell, but I will get into why below.  My friend uses these as her go-to, everyday diaper and loves them.  When I do use the shell, I have never had a problem and love the softness of the lining.

Pros: I can definitely see how this diaper would last until potty training.  For Gwen, the waist is still as tight as it goes without crossing the snap over.  Also, like I mentioned, the inserts are great and absorbent.

Cons: The part about this diaper I don't like is the thigh adjustment strap.  I am sure it is great and helps get a better fit, but I am intimidated by it.  I think I am going to put it on the wrong size setting then it will leak when I am out of the house.  That being said, I have never had this diaper leak.  I am just paranoid about it.  It looks like a bra strap found on the inside of the diaper. People who use these all the time would say it is no big deal, so don't let that deter you.

Imagine Prefolds

These are my everyday, all the time diaper. They still look as amazing as they did when I first bought them and Gwen is still in the size small. I use the unbleached cotton SmartFit kind. I simply trifold them and lay them in a Flip cover.

Pros: Affordable, easy to clean, natural fiber. Gwen is still in the size she was when she was 7 lbs. I have to size her up now so I can use the smalls on baby #2!

Cons: Gwen did start developing a rash from the wetness against her skin because unlike pocket diapers, there is no wicking layer between her skin and the absorbent piece. I simply went to JoAnn Fabric's, bought a half yard of micro-fleece, cut up liners, and the problem was resolved.

Flip

These are the covers I use everyday. Just like the BumGenius 4.0s, I got them at a seconds sale. They were only $7 each! Normally, they are $15 each. For Black Friday, I was able to score some more that are the discontinued colors for $5 each! I love that these have double flaps, one in the front and one in the back, which helps hold the prefold in place.

Pros: You can wipe out the cover in between changes as long as no poop gets on it and reuse it once it is dry. They are affordable, easy to use, don't need very many covers (cost effective), and versatile.

Cons: Not the easiest for on the go

**Once again, I have never used the inserts designed to go in the Flip cover.


Other random things I have learned:

1. Diaper sprayers make life 100x easier. We love the Bumkins brand and it has worked well for us on two different toilets. It is also cheaper than the BumGenius sprayer and has better reviews.
2. RLR is your friend when your diapers are looking dingy or aren't smelling quite right even after washing.
3. Make sure your water level matches the amount of diapers you are washing. I have heard it described as wanting it to be a stew, not soup. They need to agitate and rub against each other and not just float around. This was why mine weren't getting as clean.
4. Kelly's Closet has a Facebook diaper support group that is phenomenal. They have helped me solve problems and give great recommendations. I think you can search for it as "Cloth Diaper Support Group".
5. They are the easiest loads of laundry you do all week. There is no sorting, putting away in multiple bedrooms, hanging up on hangers, etc. I really don't even have to fold anything if I don't want to. It is the clothes laundry I can't keep up with. The diaper laundry is a breeze!

We will see how crazy things are when I have two in cloth. Right after baby #2 is born, I will take a break and have both kids in disposables until we have settled into our new normal. More to come on that later I am sure!

Baby Boy: 32 weeks

The countdown just keeps getting smaller and smaller! We are now in the single digits for how many weeks are left: 8 (well, 7 tomorrow)! That is not very long. I have a feeling that with Christmas insanity I will find myself with 3 weeks left and in a panic. I am starting to realize my dreams of painting 4 more rooms in our house before this boy comes is unrealistic. Maybe next spring/summer that will be a better project! 

How I am Feeling: Really great! For the past couple months, I complained a lot about reoccurring pain, but it seems to have subsided. I am exhausted all the time which is really the only symptom I am experiencing. I sleep like a champ at night. I go to bed early, sleep through the night, sometimes even snore, then wake up when Gwen gets up. I'll take it!

My heartburn is also not nearly as bad as it was with Gwen. Hopefully this doesn't mean our boy will have even less hair than Gwen. I'm not even sure if that is possible!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing new here... I just want coffee and chocolate non-stop. Throughout this pregnancy zucchini has grossed me out.

What I am Excited About: There are so many newborns! A LOT of people I know have gone into labor the past couple weeks. It is fun being able to countdown how many people are left still pregnant and how soon they can be expected to have their babies. It makes me equally excited and nervous at the same time. I think I may only have one friend who is due before me now... that puts things into perspective for how soon this kid will be here!

Isn't it funny how all you want to do is speed the process up through 1st and 2nd trimester, then it hits you that you are bringing a child into the world. My brain then wants some extra time. Not like I have any control over it :) 

Ultrasound Update: On Monday, we had the 32 week ultrasound. They wanted to check on growth, fluid around the kidneys, and a very slight placenta previa. 

I knew that the previa and kidney issues would be corrected. My doctor said I pretty much had a 97% chance of both being completely normal and they were! The fluid around his kidneys was at a normal level and the placenta has moved up. 

The growth scan was the biggest wild card. At this point in pregnancy with Gwen, she was measuring in the 20th percentile requiring an additional ultrasound which ended in being induced 4 weeks early. As long as this baby was above the 20th percentile, no ultrasound would be required at 36 weeks putting as at great odds for having a full term baby. This babe was in the 30th percentile! Yay! No 36 week ultrasound as long as I keep measuring normal. He only weighed I think 2 oz more than Gwen did but apparently that was enough! 

If I had anything influence on things (I don't), I would love as small of a baby as possible without being too small. No one wants to deliver a 10 pound baby and I definitely don't desire another 4 pound baby. The 6-7 range sounds good to me!

Sweet Thing the Husband did for Me:  I have to brag on him. This is nothing new that he does, but did you know that he does ALL the dishes in our house? ALL OF THEM! He washes them, dries them, and puts them all away. I only wash a pan when it is dirty, he is at work, and I really want grilled cheese. Other than that scenario, he washes them all, almost every night I might add, and happily does it. If our kitchen looks clean, he is the one to compliment. I can assure you I wasn't the one scrubbing all those pans for an hour.


Something I have Done to Prepare for the Baby: Made two baby registries! A lot of this is to organize my own thoughts on what we may need to get with the added bonus of receiving a discount off anything I register for. This is especially helpful for that first time Target trip when you drop $300 after the baby is born.

Facts for the Week:

Days left until due date: 50
Friends who had babies this past week: 2
Number of people who told me I look bigger than 32 weeks: 1
Number of people who told me I look smaller than 32 weeks: 1

Bump Picture: 

32 weeks 6 days with Gwen

Don't mind my bathroom selfie... it is the best I could do! I am 33 weeks tomorrow so I got desperate :)

32 weeks 6 days with #2

Baby Boy: 28 weeks

Third trimester! Last leg of this pregnancy is underway.  Saying I have 12 weeks left sounds like a long time still, but hearing third trimester helps. It also makes me more motivated to get cleaning and organizing because we all know none of that is happening post-January! 

How I am Feeling: I would say average. I have a lot of more pain this time around.  I have had multiple occasions where I am convinced I am in preterm labor.  I was lucky enough to already be 1 cm at 36 weeks with Gwen which I think is part of the reason my induction was so easy, but I wouldn't be surprised if I was more than that at 36 weeks this time.  At least, I better be.  It would be affirming that this pain was productive :) At the doctors today, they probably were laughing at me to themselves when I told them my cervix hurt. Turns out I am not in preterm labor and everything is just fine!

Food Cravings/Aversions: No aversions to the point of nausea. I am not big on ground beef. I can still eat it in things like lasagna, but ground beef tacos don't sound very good. For cravings, I just want carbs all the time.

What I am Excited About: Seeing Gwen with her little brother. She generally likes other babies and doesn't seem to mind much if another kid takes a toy away from her, so I am hoping both those habits stay around! She is in for lots of fun and lots of learning!

Also, I have 2 friends that are 38 weeks pregnant and then many other friends not far behind them. Soon the babies will be coming! Almost every week I find out someone else is pregnant and I love it! Babies, babies, babies!

Sweet Thing the Husband did for Me:  Booked our babymoon! To say we got an amazing deal is an understatement.  We essentially got our room for $10 and were given a $50 gift certificate to spend on food, golf, or the spa. He even was willing to let me have the $50 gift certificate (plus some) to get a prenatal massage while he went without. Since we are doing this on a strict budget I decided since we would be buying food anyways we should spend it on food. I love that he was willing to pay up for me to be pampered. I mean really sleeping in and not having to cook is the best gift you can give to a mom so that's enough for me! I'll get a massage when we didn't just buy a house... and an area rug... and an ottoman... and Halloween candy.

Gwen's Reactions: She doesn't get it at all. She rubs my belly a lot and I say "baby" hoping it will eventually make some sort of connection. We have the crib assembled in the other room which she has noticed. She normally just says, "Eh?" and points to it. That's about the extent!

Something I have Done to Prepare for the Baby: Lots of Pinterest-ing for his room. We are also trying to get our house in order before he comes. I want all boxes unpacked by January and as many rooms painted as we can. As tired as I am now, it doesn't compare to new baby exhaustion! Now is the time to get it down.

Facts for the Week:

Days left until due date: 78 (under 100!)
Weeks until next ultrasound: 3.5
Pass my glucose test? Yes
Low in iron? No! My spinach salads and cereal consumption have paid off.
Pregnant Halloween costume made? Yes!

Bump Picture: 
Seriously, these pictures could be an ad for how great the iPhone 6 camera is.

28 weeks 5 days with Gwen

28 weeks 5 days with Baby #2

Baby Boy: 24 weeks

Well, I promised myself I would blog regularly through this pregnancy just like I did with Gwen. It didn't happen. While we are over halfway and I am just now writing a post, I am super thankful I kept up with it last time.  I had the thought the other day, "I wonder when I started having heart burn bad last time?" I look up my posts and find about this time is when I was forced to carry the bottle of Tums in my purse non-stop since it would strike anytime all the time. I still am not promising I will keep up with this, but I will maybe start giving it a little more effort.

How I am Feeling: So much better. This pregnancy is way easier than last time. No epic face rashes, less morning sickness, and less aversions.  I am moving much slower this time and have less energy, but I will take just about anything over looking like I got punched in the face multiple times.  Maybe having a boy is easier on my body!

Food Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. I want coffee all the time. I break my 1 cup limit on especially draining days, but I am fine with it :) And no, decaf doesn't cut it.

What I am Excited About: Having a newborn again! They are so snuggly, stay in one place, don't say "no"... it will be exhausting and fun and exhausting. Last time, we were dealt a pretty rough start and I claim to be smarter this time around, so I am hopeful the newborn stage won't set us back into survival mode for quite as long. That switch from 0 to 1 was tough. 1 to 2 won't be nearly as bad, right? Please, tell me I am right.

Sweet Thing the Husband did for Me:  I was reading all the things I wrote for this category to David and he said, "I like that part the best!" We will keep up with it then! He was a rock star this past weekend. Gwen has been regressing with sleep and waking up crazy early. The pinnacle of it all was when she woke up at 4:30 am and was ready to go for the day. NO WAY. He got up with her and let me sleep. That's a good husband and dad. He also changes probably 90% of the diapers when he is home. I was thinking to myself today, "I am pretty sure he does way more than I do when we are both home," He is awesome.

Something I have Done to Prepare for the Baby: Talking about names. We have been set on a name for awhile. Last night, we came up with another option! I am still attached to the first name, but am going to try and be open minded. Both are great names! I also washed all his clothes I bought at a sale and packed them up. Anyone have some boy clothes newborn to 12 months they want to pass my way? :)

Facts for the Week:

Days left until due date: 111
Days until glucose test: 7
Next ultrasound: 32 weeks
Times this week I have forgotten how far I am along: 2
Weight gain: Let's just say I have already gained the total amount I gained last time...




Bump Picture: Note the quality difference between the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 6. :)

24 weeks 6 days with Gwen

24 weeks 2 days with #2